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80º | 30% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 5:08 a.m. | Sunset 8:25 p.m.
 

A Message From Our Team
Happy Friday, Boston.

Don’t forget to wear your favorite green gear to celebrate the Celtics. Keep in mind, there are road closures from the duck boat parade along its route. Be sure to follow BOStoday on Instagram for views from the parade.

Go Celtics!
 

🏖️ We’re summering in the city

Summer weather forecast for Boston
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Boston’s summer weather forecast almost makes us want to take a dip in the Charles. Almost. | Photo by @travelikealocalma
We know the question on your mind, Boston — when’s it going to cool down?

Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, we know what temperatures and precipitation trends to expect in our city for these summer months. While exact weather conditions typically can’t be predicted more than a week in advance, here’s a seasonal outlook to help you prepare for what summer will bring.

The good news is the summer solstice was this week, so we will be inching towards fall before we know it.

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Things are just heating up for the summer in the city.

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Image via National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

🌡️ Temperature
Think warm thoughts. This summer, Boston has a 50-60% chance of temperatures being higher than normal.

🌨️ Precipitation
As far as rain goes, it’s anyone’s guess. Boston has a 40-50% chance of seeing higher than average rainfall amounts this summer.

July
In Boston, we can typically expect July temperatures to hit around 80° for the high and the mid-60s for the lows. If you love a New England summer, we have some good news — expect an average of 15 hours of daylight a day. Conditions will be consistent with last year’s weather, with hopefully fewer rainy weekends. Pro tip: September has an average daily maximum UV index of 8, so don’t slack on the sunscreen.

August
In August, the average high and low temps are between 65° and 81°. If it’s anything like last year, things will get muggy, so plan for warmer, humid days. Don’t put up your seasonal clothes yet, light layers will be key with cooler mornings that will heat up.

September
Relief is on the horizon — the average highs in September drop to 73° and an average low is 58°. With early signs of fall, we can keep an eye out for the signs of seasonal foliage, crisp mornings, and sunny days.

Make the most of the sunny days
There’s no shortage of things to do in Boston this summer. Here are just a few of the activities not to miss.
 
Events
Friday, June 21
  • Hike Boston: Park Ranger Ruins Hike | Friday, June 21 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Franklin Park Pierpont Road, Boston | Free | The tour will highlight historical features of Franklin Park to leave you with a better understanding of what remains from the 19th century.
  • Stretch and the City | Friday, June 21 | 12 p.m. | Summer Street steps, 400 Summer St., Boston | Free | Everyone is welcome at this class that embraces all levels of practice to breathe, flow, and grow together.
  • Hootie & The Blowfish | Friday, June 21 | 5:30 p.m. | Fenway Park, 4 Jersey St., Boston | Prices vary | Sing along with the “Only Wanna Be With You” band.
Saturday, June 22
  • Pride Patio Party | Saturday, June 22 | 2-8 p.m. | Lamplighter CX, 110 N. First St., Cambridge | Free entry | Guests can expect drag performances, ice cream, cold beer, a big beer garden, a DJ, and more.
  • Sarah McLachlan: “Fumbling Towards Ecstasy 30th Anniversary Tour” | Saturday, June 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Leader Bank Pavilion, 290 Northern Ave., Boston | Prices vary | The doors open at 6 p.m. for this rain or shine show.
  • Juneteenth Celebration | Saturday, June 22 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Lynn Museum, 590 Washington St., Lynn | Free entry | The family-friendly event will be filled with joy, music, and community.
Sunday, June 23
  • Concert: Juventas New Music Ensemble | Sunday, June 23 | 3-4 p.m. | Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site, 105 Brattle St., Cambridge | Free | Juventas shares classical music and performs pieces from a diverse array of composers.
  • Summer of Citrus Poolside Sip & Dip Party | Sunday, June 23-Sunday, Aug. 18 | 4-10 p.m. | Omni Boston at the Seaport, 450 Summer St., Boston | $125 | Tickets grant access to the pool for two guests — plus, lounge chairs, food and drinks, live music, and towel service.
  • SoWa Open Market | Sunday, June 23 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | SoWa District, 450 Harrison Ave., Boston | Free entry | Shop vendors for produce, crafts, books, and local goods — plus, check out the rotating food truck line up.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Weather
  • This week’s heat wave torched a 101-year-old record in Boston. On Wednesday, June 19, the heat index measured 108°. However, the formal temperature measurement at Logan Airport was 98°, surpassing the former daily record of 96° set on June 19, 1923. (Boston Herald)
Biz
  • Woburn’s New England Flag and Banner will create Banner 18 for the Celtics. The local company has been making the championship banners you see hanging inside TD Garden for decades. Production has not yet begun, but it’s expected to take 22 hours to make the 10-by-15-ft banner. (NBC 10)
Edu
  • The Boston School Committee unanimously approved to rename the Jeremiah E. Burke High School in Dorchester to the Albert D. Holland High School of Technology. Holland spent 50 years with Boston Public Schools and lead the charge to transform the Burke High School to a high-performing school. (Boston.com)
Concert
  • The “Please, please, please” artist Sabrina Carpenter will bring the “Short n’ Sweet Tour” to TD Garden on Thursday, Oct. 3. Tickets go on sale Monday, June 24 at 10 a.m.
Drink
  • The new Alianza Park Series initiative will bring a mobile trailer filled with ~60-75 gallons of beer to neighborhoods across Boston. Stop by the traveling pop-up for sips from Roundhead Brewing Co. and eats from Dorchester restaurant Fresh Food Generation.
Outdoors
  • Smell that? You will if you plan to visit Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum in the next two weeks. A giant flower measuring up to 8-ft, called the “corpse flower” from Sumatra, is set to bloom. It can take seven to 10 years to occur and blooms over a 24-to-48-hour period.
History
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Arts

All aboard to see “Woven City”

See the “Woven City” art installation in Allston
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The permanent art installation is made of maple, oak, walnut, and aluminum. | Photograph by Esteban Marte, courtesy of Golob Art
Allston has a new art installation to check out near Packard’s Corner.

Bay State artist Alexander Golob created the “Woven City” artwork all about trains, roads, and the ways people connect with each other. The 31-ft by 14-ft installation, using different materials like wood + aluminum, depicts the unique layers of Boston’s transportation system. The variation of wood was also intentional to differentiate the parts of Boston, including train tracks in maple, local streets made of oak, and highways highlighted in dark walnut.

The installation is complimented by four smaller paintings showcasing methods of transportation through history, like the coach and buggy, an A-line subway, the 97 bus, and an iconic automobile.

Stop by to see it for yourself at 55 Brighton Ave.
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The Wrap
 
Jess Burton in a blue shirt and gold necklace

Today’s edition by:
Jessica
From the editor
If you have also had enough of this heat — try this refreshing treat. Frenchie in the South End will be blending up the “Frospresso” this summer. This frozen take on an Espresso Martini features the flavors of the classic cocktail including coffee liquor, espresso, vodka, and Baileys.

After the parade today, I will need one or two.
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